Real Strategies Behind Building, Scaling, and Selling a Company with Mitch McGinley
Selling a business is one of the biggest financial moves an entrepreneur can make—but most get it wrong. In this episode of Own the Exit, Aaron and Caleb sit down with Mitch McGinley to break down the real strategies behind building, scaling, and selling a company for maximum profit.
They dive into the mindset shifts needed for a successful exit, the biggest mistakes business owners make when preparing to sell, and the key factors buyers look for. Whether you're years away from selling or just starting to think about it, this episode will give you the blueprint for making your business irresistible to buyers.
TAKEAWAYS
- Buyers don’t buy businesses, they buy cash flow.
- A business that depends on you isn’t a business—it’s a job.
- Valuation is about more than revenue; systems and scalability matter.
- You should start preparing for an exit long before you want to sell.
- The best time to sell is when you don’t need to.
- Avoiding emotional attachment is key to making a smart deal.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Built to Sellby John Warrillow
The Art of Selling Your Business by John Warrillow
Buy Then Build by Walker Deibel
FOLLOWS
CHAPTERS
0:00 Why Most Business Owners Fail to Sell
3:15 What Buyers Actually Look for in a Business
6:42 The Key to Scaling Without You
9:58 How to Build a Sellable Business
13:10 The Mistakes That Kill Your Valuation
17:25 When Is the Right Time to Sell?
21:40 How to Attract High-Value Buyers
25:18 The Role of Private Equity in Exits
29:33 Emotional Traps That Kill Deals
33:50 Negotiation Tactics That Maximize Your Exit
38:12 What to Do After Selling Your Business
42:30 Mitch’s Biggest Lessons from Multi-Million Dollar Exits
KEYWORDS
business exit strategy, selling a company, business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, entrepreneur exit, profitable business sale, scaling for exit, private equity, business buyers, CEO mindset, maximizing business value, cash flow strategies, financial freedom
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